Kim Jung-hwa on husband Yoo Eun Sung's brain tumor: 'It feels like a time bomb'

Actress Kim Jung-hwa shared her heartfelt feelings for her husband, Yoo Eun Sung, who is battling a brain tumor, along with the touching story of how they decided to marry. Even though her husband's condition is currently stable, the anxiety and sense of responsibility she feels as a wife remain an ongoing reality.

On the 17th, a video titled "Kim Jung-hwa, who had no intention of marrying, marries a minister?" was released on the YouTube channel 'Lee Seong-mi's Cannot Go.' During the appearance, Kim spoke candidly about everything from Yoo's health status to the process of the two becoming a married couple.

Yoo explained his medical situation as a "low-grade glioma brain tumor." He described it as a slow-growing glioma in the frontal lobe, noting that the tumor's growth has currently stopped. He revealed that instead of undergoing active treatment, he is undergoing regular follow-up observations, stating, "When I went to Samsung Seoul Hospital last February, the professor told me not to treat it and to come back in 5 years."

Even if there are no immediate drastic changes medically, the illness is an issue that Kim cannot easily set aside. When Lee Seong-mi asked, "From a wife's perspective, isn't it like a time bomb?", Kim agreed.

"It is still, but if it is triggered by any environment, it could just be the end," Kim said, visibly getting emotional. She revealed the psychological burden on the family, who must not only monitor her husband's current state but also prepare for unpredictable situations that may occur in the future.

At the same time, she shared the realistic dilemma that she cannot unconditionally limit her husband's life and activities. Kim stated that she married him knowing that his ministry would come first since he is a minister, showing respect for his beliefs and activities. However, she added that she finds herself nagging out of concern for his health.

The couple's marriage process also held a unique story. Kim revealed that she had no intention of marrying when she first met Yoo. At that time, because her mother was battling cancer, it was difficult for her to prioritize marriage in her life.

"I had no intention of marrying when I first met my husband. Because my mother was fighting cancer, I told him 'I have no intention of marrying,'" Kim recalled. However, as Yoo also replied that he had no intention of marrying, the two naturally continued their relationship.

But the situation changed after just one month of dating. Yoo suddenly brought up the topic of marriage, and Kim solidified her decision after meeting her future parents-in-law.

The decisive moment came from a single comment by her future mother-in-law.

Kim said that when she visited her future in-laws late at night, she thought of her late mother while eating the meal her future mother-in-law had prepared with such care. She eventually burst into tears and contacted her future mother-in-law on her way back.

At that time, the future mother-in-law told Kim, "I also lost my mother around the age of 30, so I know well how hard and lonely you must be. Don't call me 'mother-in-law,' call me 'Mom.' I will be your mother."

"I cried my eyes out after hearing those words," Kim recalled, remembering her emotions at the time. This moment shows that marriage is not decided simply by the love between two people, but can be completed within a familial relationship where they understand each other's loss and deficiencies.

Married in 2013, Kim and Yoo have two sons. Yoo revealed his brain tumor diagnosis in 2023 and is currently observing his progress without surgery.

Kim's comparison of her husband's illness to a 'time bomb' contains emotions beyond simple fear. It is the realization of how precious a peaceful day where nothing happens is, and the sense of helplessness that comes from the fact that one cannot fully protect a loved one's health through one's own will.

Nevertheless, Kim continues her daily life by staying by her husband's side in her own way. The life of this couple, who choose love, responsibility, and trust even in the face of the unpredictable variable of illness, leaves a quiet resonance.